projectile
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A federal jury has awarded $11.8 million to a Los Angeles Dodgers fan who was blinded by a police projectile during a World Series celebration downtown in 2020.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
The projectile caused minor structural damage and no crew members were injured.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
On Thursday, a ship operated by Maersk was hit by fragments of a projectile, causing a fire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
The statement added: "UAE authorities warn against photographing, posting, or sharing images of incident sites or projectile damage as well as government buildings and diplomatic missions."
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
Every projectile that hit him seemed to ricochet harmlessly off his mech’s armored body.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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